Andy Williams

There's no doubt in my mind that people on the West Coast - L.A. particularly - and the East Coast have no clue at all about what's happening outside their own little bailiwick. And they think everybody is stupid because they are not sophisticated.

American Musician

Chris Roberson

I'm always really comfortable writing strong, smart ladies. That's kind of my bailiwick.

American Author

Use 'bailiwick' to describe someone's area of expertise or authority, often within a job.

Scope of Control

'Bailiwick' is used metaphorically today to refer to a person's special interest or skill area.

Modern Specialty

In modern usage, 'bailiwick' refers more to abstract areas than physical locations.

Not Physical Space

'Bailiwick' originates from the historical role of a bailie or sheriff's jurisdiction.

Historical Jurisdiction

In legal or historical contexts, use 'bailiwick' to refer to a specific legal area under a bailiff.

Legal Specificity

Understand 'bailiwick' as a geographical term in historical and legal contexts, often rural.